As a Senior VP and Creative Director for the largest vertically integrated full-service performance marketing agency in the world, I led creative teams, developed creative strategies, presented to C-suite* executives, directed the execution of hundreds of campaigns and helped pitch and land new business from Fortune 500 companies.

Client-facing skills and persuasive storytelling have been instrumental in my success at effectively communicating creative concepts and “selling through” creative campaigns. I develop long-term, lasting relationships with clients.

*I’ve presented creative to the Postmaster General of the United States as well as a Senior VP who had narcolepsy (which I didn’t know beforehand). These make for interesting stories, but more importantly demonstrate my capabilities at effectively handling C-suite presentations and challenging situations.

*I’ve presented creative to the Postmaster General of the United States as well as a Senior VP who had narcolepsy (which I didn’t know beforehand). These make for interesting stories, but more importantly demonstrate my capabilities at effectively handling C-suite presentations and challenging situations.

As a partner in a hybrid production company, I was responsible for creating content for websites, digital and social media, trade shows, corporate events, as well as traditional television and web advertising campaigns. 

I have created and overseen production of 200+ videos for digital distribution and 100+ television commercials, with a demonstrated mastery of the detailed nuts and bolts of production in all aspects of pre and post-production.

My work forges connections between brands and people. I am also highly skilled at interviewing real people and helping them tell their stories, as the example below demonstrates – intercept interviews conducted on location in Durango, Colorado.

I have a genuine passion for innovative work that solves client problems. Having worked with 60+ brands, I bring a broad range of experience, depth of kowledge and proven leadership abilities.

My experience includes everything from directing casting sessions to overseeing post production. I have directed on-screen talent and conducted hundreds of audio recording sessions. I have a stellar reputation with the film production community and have developed lasting friendships with the writers, editors and art directors I’ve mentored as I have helped them advanced in their careers.

I tell great stories. From stories about the world’s fastest woman on a motorcycle (electric sidecar streamliner) to stories about a man who commits suicide by sprinkling peanuts on his morning oatmeal (Cannes Short Film Corner finalist).

I tell great stories. From stories about the world’s fastest woman on a motorcycle (electric sidecar streamliner) to stories about a man who commits suicide by sprinkling peanuts on his morning oatmeal (Cannes Short Film Corner finalist).

Above: “360 Days” – Eva Håkansson Racing
Below: “Walter Ate a Peanut” – Cannes Short Film Corner finalist

“I had him present to the Postmaster General and USPS execs. He blew the room away. He has the ability to explain his ideas clearly and in terms a client appreciates…”
Jim Gorman | Gorman360

“A top creative executive who brings a strong client focus and an innate ability to craft compelling customer-focused messaging and advertising tactics to the table.”
Kevin Mizuhara | Microsoft 

“An incredibly articulate presenter and a superb writer. He never panics or loses his temper but remains cheerful and even tempered.”
Jeremy Warshaw | The Observatory

I write, design and publish The Road Electric, a website that offers a fresh look at electric vehicles and alternative energy. The article above (like many others on The Road Electric) is entirely original content.

My experience in script writing and overseeing shooting and production includes 100+ television commercials, many of which had to generate immediate results in order to be considered effective, while simultaneously building brand.

In addition to award-winning radio commercials, I’ve created innovative experimental AUDIO content like this piece for Reebok.

This is a link to my website QUANTUM TYPOS which includes samples of my photography and personal writing. 

This is a link to my website QUANTUM TYPOS which includes samples of my photography and personal writing.

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Darrell Williams (503) 799-4085 | dww300@gmail.com